Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
1995 · 94 min
Documentary · Music
★ 8.0This riveting music documentary traces the history of Jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson, from his early days as Montreal's teenage Boogie-Woogie sensation through his meteoric rise to international celebrity with Norman Granz and the ground-breaking Jazz at the Philharmonic and beyond. In this award-winning autobiographical portrait, legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson narrates his story, from his beginnings in smoke-filled Montreal clubs to hallmark performances with jazz greats. Concert footage includes an unforgettable combo -- Nat King Cole with Jazz at the Philharmonic and the Oscar Peterson Trio Wall reunion. Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie are interviewed, among others.
Crew
- Director William R. Cunningham
- Director Sylvia Sweeney
- Writer Bruce Garvey
- Director of Photography Ben Matilainen
Cast
Crew
- Director — William R. Cunningham
- Director — Sylvia Sweeney
- Writer — Bruce Garvey
- Director of Photography — Ben Matilainen
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